Kapparis
Kapparis
Κάπαρης (Greek) | |
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Coordinates: 35°03′10″N 34°00′25″E / 35.05278°N 34.00694°E | |
Country | Cyprus |
District | Famagusta District |
Government | |
• Mayor | Theodoros Pyrillis |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Postal code | 5290 |
Kapparis (Greek: Κάπαρης) is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, close to the east coast. Although it is administered as part of Paralimni, it actually lies between Paralimni and Protaras.[1]
Kapparis is a relatively new location in the tourism industry, offering a quieter alternative to nearby Ayia Napa and Protaras, and has undergone heavy construction work to implement the appropriate infrastructure.[1] It is home to three beaches alongside numerous shops, bars, and restaurants; some of these establishments are British-owned and cater to the sizable number of British immigrants who reside in the village, as well as attracting British tourists staying in Ayia Napa and Protaras.[1] There are some air raid shelters in the area that were built during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.[1]